American Cornhole Association Blog
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The American Cornhole Association is the original and official governing body of cornhole. Our mission as the governing body of Cornhole is to be the outlet for all things Cornhole. We teach you how to play, where to play and offer high-quality Cornhole boards and bags reviews made in America.
American Cornhole Association Blog
1y ago
Wondering where to play cornhole? Register your favorite local hangout where you go to toss bags and catch up with friends. Share the name, address, and any other information to see it added to our map of places to play cornhole ..read more
American Cornhole Association Blog
1y ago
Here are a few of the most popular and effective ways to improve your cornhole game. Simple practice and repetition are the keys to making your game consistent and dominant. The best way to get better, is always just to play more cornhole!
AIRMAIL CORNHOLE BOARDS
Addicted to that airmail feeling? You know, the “swish” feeling when your bag doesn’t even hit the board and goes right in. Airmail practice cornhole boards are the training partner to perfect your airmail. Here’s how it works: The boards give you the exact angle and hole dimensions as your professional cornhole
board, but with l ..read more
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1y ago
Blue = Cornhole; Red = Bags [Only 1 answer can be recorded per zip code]
Note: Map may take up to 24 hours to update with your answer ..read more
American Cornhole Association Blog
1y ago
Think you’re ready to host your own cornhole event? All you need is some bags, boards, and friends, right? Well, there’s a couple more details to work through. Here’s some tips and guidelines we’ve gathered that will help make your event a success. Let’s get to the practicals →
SETUP VENUE & SITE SELECTION
The ACA recommends an indoor venue, if possible, over any outdoor venues. This takes away the issues of weather. It can, however, create the issue of space. We recommend finding a venue that can hold six indoor courts and can be played with optimal space in between courts. For indoor ven ..read more
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1y ago
PROFESSIONAL SERIES
The main distinction in professional cornhole bags is that they are made of two different materials, which adds another level of gameplay to the bags.
SYNERGY PRO CORNHOLE BAGS have a fast side and a slow side. The fast side uses a turbo weave fabric to help the bag slide across the board, while the slow side is made of a microsuede material that is softer and causes the bag to stick to the board instead of slide.
By using dual-sided bags, players can be more strategic with their cornhole shots, as they offer more control and precision than traditional duck-cloth canvas ba ..read more
American Cornhole Association Blog
2y ago
Not sure which boards are right for you? Or even where to start? No worries! Take our quiz below to find which cornhole boards are best for your backyard party, official tournament, or parking lot tailgate.
What was your winner?
Star Professional Cornhole Boards Sig Pro Professional Cornhole Boards Touring Professional Cornhole Boards CP2 Recreational Cornhole Boards Dale Recreational Cornhole Boards KG Recreational Cornhole Boards ..read more
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2y ago
Do you speak cornhole? Learn some of the most common cornhole lingo with the ABC's of cornhole below:
AIRMAIL
When a player tosses a bag and it goes directly into the hole without touching the cornhole board.
BACKSTOP
A bag that comes to rest directly behind the hole which stops other bags from sliding off the back.
BLOCKER
A bag that comes to rest directly in front of the hole and obstructs another bags from sliding into the hole.
CANCELLATION
The approved scoring method for cornhole games in which each team’s points “cancel” each other out.
CORN-FUSION
When players can’t agree ..read more
American Cornhole Association Blog
2y ago
From the original and official governing body of cornhole, a brand-new set of official cornhole rules has arrived.
Introducing ACA Team Match Play Cornhole.
Gather your squad and get ready to build your best cornhole lineup. In this groundbreaking new set of official rules, two teams of eight compete head-to-head to earn match points as they race towards 21.
With a team atmosphere and an exciting final Airmail Shootout round, these new rules will bring a new level of engagement and camaraderie to your next cornhole outing. The team format of th ..read more
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2y ago
Last month, we traveled to Loveland, Colorado and teamed up with our friends at Tailgating Challenge for a world-record setting event.
Luke Lorick, the creator of Tailgating Challenge, set the first official world record for the longest backward cornhole shot. At 36 feet 7 inches, this is the longest official backward shot to be verified by a professional surveyor, representatives from the American Cornhole Association, and the necessary footage and witnesses present.
Luke approached the ACA several months back and invited us to be a part of this memorable event. As the original an ..read more
American Cornhole Association Blog
2y ago
ADVANCED CORNHOLE BASICS | TYPES OF CORNHOLE SHOTS
Learn how to throw different cornhole shots with The American Cornhole Association. Use these tips to help you dominate the game like a pro.
We'll walk you through the following cornhole shots & throws:
The 2 Sides of the cornhole bag
How to throw a flat cornhole bag
Slide
Blocker
Airmail
Push
Roll
Bully
CORNHOLE BAG BASICS DUAL-SIDED CORNHOLE BAGS
Synergy Pro and Synergy Touring Pro cornhole bags are constructed with two different materials that help you make strategic cornhole shots
TURBO ..read more